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Arco de Santa Clara
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Address: Calle Marquez, Cusco, Peru
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CavydadCamarillo, California
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Nothing to get overly excited about
It’s noticeable but nothing special. The markets either side of the arch were more interesting. Move on.
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mcitaly2016Paris, FranceClose to Plaza de San Francisco
A small simple arch close to Plaza de San Francisco, on the way to Mercado de San Pedro, one can not miss it strolling around in Cusco. It is nice but nothing special.
Reviewed on /Date(1572516923000+0800)/- WilliamThomasCheltenham, Cotswolds, England
Wonderful arch-itecture!
A wonderful piece of historical architecture near to the central plaza. This arch is anything but an eyesore and is actually very aesthetic.
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TheSouthernExplorerFayetteville, North Carolina, USA
Impressive Construction
The Arch of Santa Clara represented the union between Peru and Bolivia which lasted just 3 years. This archway is one of the few representations of that short union. The archway is absolutely incred...
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Connects the plazas!
Connects the plazas. Our guide told us the gates were not to defend the city. Just decorative. Up the hill is another plaza and the city market.